In the shadow of recent injuries and losses that have the team taking a step back overall, Mark & Evan contemplate if Scott Harris will take any action. What kind of grading scale should Harris be judged on based on the choices made in the offseason? Follow Mark on Twitter here. (https://twitter.com/sportz5176) Follow Evan on
Mark and Evan discuss how newly hired general manager Jeff Greenberg fits into the Scott Harris front office and break down the culture shift the 2023 Detroit Tigers have witnessed under A.J. Hinch. The guys also catch us up on Riley Greene’s health and highlight the continued impressiveness of Tarik Skubal. Last but certainly not
On today’s pod, Mark & Evan talk the Detroit Tigers struggles last week, Miguel Cabrera’s farewell to the Miami Marlins and the looming MLB trade deadline. Later in the show, the guys are joined by Mike Ferrin, co-host of “Power Alley” on MLB Network Radio, for additional trade deadline analysis. The trio go over the
This week, Mark welcomes Evan back and the duo summarize the highlights of the pitching staff. Later, the guys take some time for a draft-based game of “What If?”. Mark and Evan also talk possible candidates to fill the general manager role, Riley Greene’s health and Matt Vierling. Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. (https://twitter.com/sportz5176) Follow
With the waning weeks of the regular season upon us, Mark and Evan spend some time reflecting on Miguel Cabrera’s career, his recent role as clubhouse leader, and talk Riley Greene’s elbow injury. Later, the duo analyze where the Detroit Tigers have improved this year and where they fall short against teams outside of the
As the Detroit Tigers reach the halfway point of the season, Mark and Evan take stock of the team. Beyond looking ahead to the trade deadline and the rest of the year, the guys also break down the bats recently drafted. Follow Mark on Twitter here. (https://twitter.com/sportz5176) Follow Evan on Twitter here. (https://twitter.com/EvanPetzold) Read
This week, Evan’s feeling a little “The Godfather Part III” as the Detroit Tigers manage to pull him back in after last week’s rant and Mark is surprised by his defense of the front office on a certain lack of moves. Later in the pod, the guys take a deep dive on Matt Manning and
As the struggles continue to pile on for the 2023 Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan break down the frustrating rebuild and uncertain future for the franchise. It’s not all doom and gloom though as the guys also note the silver linings of the organization. Tarik Skubal’s continues to grow in the right direction and Jake
This week, Mark & Evan talk the changes being implemented on the roster. With Haase being DFA’d, Meadows being called up and the team signing Carson Kelly, what other moves are we likely to see in the waning weeks of the regular season?
Mark and Evan return with a special post-trade deadline update. The duo discuss the events leading up and the fallout from Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris’ failed deal to send E-Rod to the LA Dodgers. Later, the guys cover Michael Lorenzen’s trade to the Philadelphia Phillies and the prospect the Tigers received
Mark and Evan have a 4-3 week of Tigers baseball to cover. With the team holding on, what could be next as key players begin to return from the IL? The guys also talk who’s heading to the All-Star game and contend with which player evaluations they got wrong. Later, the “Days of Roar” crew
This week, Mark and Evan forgo “The Big 2” format and instead opt to have an episode-spanning discussion on the makeup of the team’s 40-man roster. While it’s clear certain players are guaranteed locks or departures, the guys also look at some positional redundancies and analyze what to do with pieces lacking minor league options.
This week, after some talk about Michigan State basketball, the guys take a look at the intersection of greatness and leadership through the lens of now-former Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera’s career. Later, Carlos and Shawn ponder what to expect with the return of Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams. Read Carlos’ most recent work here
Mark and Evan have a slew of changes to the roster to cover this week. Are there any surprises as to who was kept or let go? Later in the pod, the guys review Evan’s piece on Javier Báez’s offseason training plans (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/11/16/detroit-tigers-javier-baez-plan-buy-house-florida-strengthen-core-visit-hitting-guru/71591408007/) . What’s different about this offseason and what new options are available